Lately, when my daughter visits she writes something on my whiteboard and I write something back..

THEY SHOWED UP LATE ON FRIDAY NIGHT. Michaela had to work that day so she and Josh, Michaela’s boyfriend, didn’t hit the road until dinner time.

Wainwright is a good 5-hour drive to Calgary. They were understandably tired when they finally got here.

THE BIG NEWS

They had big news for me. They were going to tell me together on this visit. But Michaela couldn’t keep it in that long. She called me a few days earlier to tell me.

Even when she was a little girl, Michaela could not wait to share things. If she bought a present or made a gift for me, she could not wait for Christmas, or Mother’s Day, or my birthday to give it to me. It drove her nuts and she would beg me to let her give it to me early.

Here we were talking about their wedding and I was struck with the realization that my little girl wasn’t a little girl anymore.

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A TRIP TO SANDY BEACH

It was so hot in my little apartment and I suggested we drive to Sandy Beach, a spot Michaela and I used to visit when she was a little girl. I figured we could find a cool, shady spot to relax and talk or read.

So with blanket and books in hand we headed out.

Stormy sky – Sandy Beach

Sitting on the shore – Sandy Beach

Rocks on a bench. I know, I found it odd too…

The whole park is still under construction because of last year’s flood.

Rafter lazily floating by…

Ominous sky

Well the plan was a good one, but the weather wasn’t cooperating.

We were there for only 30 minutes when the winds picked up and the sky began to ever so lightly drizzle rain on us.

Congratulations!! What awesome news!!! Yes, I’ve shot a lot of weddings where the couple wore Converse. A lot of times with those the groom wears a superhero shirt under his tux, also. Very cute indeed! 🙂 I wish I lived closer to you so I could photograph it for you! Have they set a date? Oh, and my favorite is chocolate peanut butter! 😉

Yay – awesome news, Diana! Congratulations!!
The converse shoes are a fantastic, and comfortable, idea!!
Lots to celebrate ~ love is in the air! 🙂
That little ice cream shop was also our favorite place to stop after a lazy day of floating down the river! I love cotton candy and Matt loves anything chocolate.
Again, congrats!!!
~ Andrea ❤

I LOVE the idea of wearing converse to a wedding. But only after wearing a pair of fabulous heels — she can switch when her feet start killing her. Such exciting news…I can’t even imagine how that feels to have your little girl getting married. Congratulations!

Love the converse idea! So cool… and comfortable! and a statement of who they are together. Awesome!

1. If it’s your news you get to choose — and if waiting is not your style? why wait?
2. Absolutely do it your own way, wear what you want and be your unique self.
3. Lemon Gelatto or Grapefruit Gelatto — love citrus! 🙂

Congratulations Diana — wow! I can’t believe your daughter is getting married before either of mine. Like… harrumph! 🙂

I have a hard time keeping my lips zipped with big and exciting news sometimes, I must admit, my friend, but sometimes I can keep it in. Like when Karen and I eloped, we told just one friend each, per agreement, and stuck to it!

Congratulations to your daughter and chosen partner 🙂
1. Waiting? No problem. I come from a family of blurters … guess I learned the consequences 😉
2. Converse? Whatever brings a smile and feels good!
3. Ice cream? Dolce de leche and moose trails … not together! On the other hand why not give it a try?
Val xo

Three questions I can’t answer today, but the news is great, I wish I still had one more daughter to give away, now we attend grand children’s weddings, i don’t find it quite the same as one of your immediate issue…
I love (reading the comments) that there is no intention to go into the wedded life with debit… our oldest Grandson made sure all ways paid before the day and has never looked back… I must admit it was a privilege to have been asked to make a speech at his wedding, something I brag I do well, having had lots of practice in my corporate days…
I hope their day is a great success and that you cry your eyes out in happiness … it is always a day to remember….